Postcode NE2 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Ouseburn ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Heaton Park & Portland Road area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is City Stadium.
Heaton Park & Portland Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Heaton Park & Portland Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heaton Park & Portland Road is £48,814 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NE2 1BU.
Heaton Park & Portland Road near NE2 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Stadium | Large | Walking directions to City Stadium |
| 0.2 mi | Shieldfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Shieldfield Green |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 in Ouseburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 30 | £181,925 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £263,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ouseburn
In the NE2 1BU postcode area, located within Heaton Park & Portland Road, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE2 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Stoddart Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | Warwick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BB | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Renhe City Store | 117 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW | Walking directions to Renhe City Store |
| 0.3 mi | Howard Street Stores | 261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX | Walking directions to Howard Street Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 132 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DD | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.